Bird Blow Flies
Trypocalliphora
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Superfamily: Oestroidea
- Family: Calliphoridae
- Subfamily: Chrysomyinae
- Genus: Trypocalliphora
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trypocalliphora: //ˌtrɪpoʊkəˈlɪfərə//
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Summary
Trypocalliphora is a genus of flies in the family Calliphoridae, with a single species, Trypocalliphora braueri, found in European and Northern American habitats, primarily affecting nestling birds.
Habitat
Larvae in bird nests.
Distribution
Holarctic; found in Europe and Northern America.
Diet
Larvae are typically subcutaneous parasites of nestling birds.
Ecosystem Role
Parasites of nestling birds.
Evolution
There has been some confusion regarding the taxonomic status of Trypocalliphora, with some considering it a subgenus of Protocalliphora, though most currently view it as a valid genus.
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Tags
- Diptera
- Bird Blow Flies
- Calliphoridae